News & Events

From recent developments in the design of reusable packaging and returnable containers to new manufacturing methods for creating durable, long-lasting sleeves and dunnage, Carter Associates aims to stay current will all of the latest industry news. To stay up-to-date with our interests and progress, be sure to visit this page often as we are always seeking ways to expand our knowledge and improve our products.

Corrugated Plastic Sleeves

Safer, Cheaper, and Faster Internal Shipping with Corrugated Plastic Sleeves

9/6/2018

If your operation relies on internal shipping to keep things on track, you owe it to yourself to investigate the benefits of corrugated plastic sleeves. With the ability to replace cardboard boxes and other disposable products, they are a rugged, lasting solution that can help you save both time and money. More importantly, Carter Associates’ sleeves can be customized to fit your individual needs. Whether your products are large, small, consistent, or irregularly shaped, you can be confident that they’re well-protected inside our sleeves. In today’s post, we’re going to look at a few of the benefits of using Carter Associates’ plastic sleeves.

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Reusable Packaging

Carter Associates Manufacturing Creates Durable, Long-Lasting Reusable Packaging

8/3/2018

If you’ve been scouring the internet, looking for a new supplier of returnable or reusable packaging solutions, you’re in the right place. Carter Associates Manufacturing has earned a reputation for delivering timely, long-lasting custom plastic corrugated dunnage, totes, and sleeves. We believe that the best way to improve our customers’ operations is to give them the tools and provisions necessary to keep it moving. Working closely with every customer to understand their needs, we are able to create packaging for a large range of applications, from external shipping to internal transport.

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Reusable Packaging

Carter Associates is the Trusted Source for Your Reusable Packaging Solutions

7/5/2018

Offering returnable and reusable packaging solutions, Carter Associates is a trusted source in the industry for your custom returnable and reusable packaging needs. We have provided high quality, low cost packaging solutions for over 40 years, and are continuing to keep aiming higher for our customers with cost-effective, product-saving reusable packaging. In today’s post, we are going to discuss our solutions for returnable and reusable packaging.

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Shipping Totes

Tuf-Totes from Carter Associates are Rugged, Versatile, and Lightweight

5/4/2018

It can be difficult finding the right shipping totes for your operation. You need totes that are durable… but not too heavy. They need to be economical… but not chintzy. They need to be customizable… but not overly complicated. If you’ve experienced this struggle, you’ve come to the right place! Carter Associates’ Tuf-Totes are the industry’s most durable, cost-efficient, and customizable shipping totes on the market. Allowing you to move away from time-consuming – and money-wasting – disposable solutions, they are a long-lasting option that will stand up to the rigors of your operation. In today’s post, we’re going to look a little closer at some of the benefits of our Tuf-Totes.

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Corrugated Plastic Signs

Looking for Corrugated Plastic Signs? Take a Look at Carter Associates’ Sign Factory!

4/3/2018

If you’ve taken a look at our plastic dunnage and wondered if that same quality can be delivered in corrugated plastic signs, you’re in luck! Carter Associates’ Sign Factory offers a wide range of custom-made signage that can be utilized for a wide range of applications, from booster signs to event markers. These screen-printed signs are designed for all-weather use and can help your organization spread its message. In today’s post, we’re going to look at a few of the options available when you purchase signs from our Sign Factory.

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Corrugated Plastic Sleeves

Need Durable, Long-Lasting Corrugated Plastic Sleeves? Take a Look at Tuf-Pak Sleeves!

3/9/2018

If you run a hectic, moving operation, corrugated plastic sleeves are likely a critical part of its success. Moving products from one place to the next can be perilous and, because of this, sleeves are relied upon to offer a certain level of protection. This protection is essential to maintaining the integrity of your products and can have a direct impact on your bottom line. Inferior, low-quality sleeves can lead to damage during transit, causing you to repair – or even discard – products that were improperly shipped.

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Reusable Shipping Containers

Source Your Reusable Shipping Containers, Corrugated Plastic Totes, and More from Carter Associates

2/12/2018

Carter Associates is steadfastly committed to offering the industry’s most diverse range of reusable shipping containers, corrugated plastic totes, plastic sleeves, thermoformed pallets, and more. No matter what market you’re in, we’re confident that you’ll find our products durable, long-lasting, and – best of all – cost-efficient. Whether you’re moving your goods from point A to point B in a massive manufacturing facility or you just need a secure, long-term storage solution, you can be certain that our shipping products are up to the task. In today’s post, we’re going to take a closer look at a few of the items that we manufacture.

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Reusable Packaging

Work with a Proven, Reliable, and Quality-Driven Provider of Reusable Packaging

1/15/2018

As an owner or operator, you’ve undoubtedly struggled with inferior reusable packaging in the past. Because of that, we’re confident that you know that two things are essential: the quality of the product and the reliability of the provider. The team at Carter Associates understands that your operation’s packaging materials are an investment… they aren’t something to be ignored or otherwise relegated to the “think about this later” pile. We’re constantly thinking about them, about how we can provide our customers with materials that will lower their shipping costs, increase their productivity, and reduce labor costs.

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Thermoformed Dunnage

Explore Whole Process Solutions, Prototyping and More from Carter Associates

12/12/2017

Are you looking for high-quality thermoformed dunnage? Do you need a supplier for durable, corrugated plastic sleeves? Have you been searching for a material handling expert that will work with you to understand your operation and – more importantly – all of its unique challenges? Then we can assure you: you’re in the right place! Carter Associates offers a wide range of material handling solutions, including whole process and prototyping services, which are certain to help your operation run smoothly. In today’s post, we’re going to look at a few of the solutions that we offer and, more importantly, discuss how you can benefit from them.

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Structural Laminates

Carter’s Structural Laminates Allow You to Build Moveable, Temporary Structures

11/15/2017

When you’re presented with an immediate need for a temporary structure, there’s no better solution than Carter Associates’ structural laminates. Whether you’re erecting a seasonal deer blind, a transitional office space, or a one-time tradeshow display, our structural laminates are an ideal way to create a durable, temporary, and moveable space. Cost-efficient, effective, and rugged, the versatility of our laminates is the reason that they are utilized in a range of applications. In this post, we’re going to take a closer look at a few of these applications.

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